Saint-Simon and the Court of Louis XIV

Saint-Simon and the Court of Louis XIV
Author: Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2001-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780226473208
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The Duke of Saint-Simon (1675-1755) was a self-obsessed courtier and chronicler of court life under Louis XIV. Drawing heavily on his memoirs, historian Ladurie offers a wonderful portrait of life with Louis, focusing on issues of hierarchy and rank in this tightly controlled universe. Illustrations.

The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint Simon

The Memoirs of the Duke of Saint Simon
Author: Bayle St. John
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2023-06-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3382334402
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1857. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Complete

Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Complete
Author: Louis de Rouvroy duc de Saint-Simon
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1062
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre: History
ISBN:
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"Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Complete" by Louis de Rouvroy duc de Saint-Simon Duc de Louis de Rouvroy Saint-Simon was a French courtier during the 18th century, but today he's best known for his comprehensive multi-volume memoirs, which depict life in France and French society during the time period. This book is an amazing recounting of the life of a Duke during Louis XIV and up to the death of the regent who followed.